Re: Mega Monster cards are different (was: Mega Monster Retailers?)

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From: Patrick L. Vick
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 00:00

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>>I think he means in a discounted deal. 'Mega monster' is just the Diamond
>>abbreviation to sli'd.
>
>
>Actually he's referring to Diamonds special editon M3D2 cards that have a
>blank plate backing and no cables, software or anything, it's just the
card,
>and will not work on it's own. It's is meant for taking a regular M3D2 to
>SLI mode.
>
>On Diamond's site, the 12 MB Mega is $149, and the 8 MB is $99 , about $50
>below the retail price of a regular card. It is offered as an inexpensive
>way to go to SLI w/o having to repurchase the software (games) etc
>
>John, I haven't seen them anywhere else either, I think Diamond is the only
>place you can get them.


I think he may not be aware that the Viper 550 is available for $149, unless
he desires Glide support.

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Subject: Re: Mega Monster cards are different (was:  Mega Monster Retailers?)
Date: 1998/11/27
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